Nursing Unit Secretary

Saint Peters Healthcare System•New Brunswick, NJ

6d•$17 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

The Nursing Unit Secretary will serve as the central focus of communication for the Patient-Care Unit, coordinating clerical functions such as charting, admissions, and discharges. They will maintain organization within the Nurse's station to promote an orderly workflow, manage interdepartmental communications, and schedule patient appointments. Additionally, the role involves answering call bells, assisting patients as appropriate, handling a high volume of phone calls, and welcoming/assisting visitors to the unit.

Requirements

Work requires the ability to read and transcribe Physician orders.
Knowledge of medical terminology and computer skills essential.
Interpersonal skills necessary to deal effectively and courteously with a diverse group of Hospital personnel, patients and visitors.
Good communication/phone skills required.

Responsibilities

Serve as the central focus of communication for the Patient-Care Unit
Coordinate the clerical functions of the Unit- assisting with charting, admissions and discharges, etc
Maintain organization within Nurse's station to promote an orderly workflow
Receive, sort, and organize all interdepartmental communications
Schedule and coordinate special patient appointments with other departments as directed by Health Care Team Members within an appropriate amount of time
Answer call bells and assisting as appropriate
Answer a high volume of phone calls
Welcome and assist all visitors to the unit